Baltimore, Maryland earned the nickname “Charm City” for a reason. Located on the Patapsco River, Baltimore is more than just a sea-port town with crab – It’s a city filled with a rich history and diversity of people and experiences. The Peale Museum is one of the oldest museums in the country and has officially re-opened after five years and a $5.5 million dollar renovation. New exhibits and cultural experiences to check out in 2023 include a curated selection of works from John Waters at the BMA and the next chapter of Voyages, an immersive, after hours, adults-only experience is where arts meet sciences at the National Aquarium. The newly renovated Baltimore Arena is set to serve as the primary venue for the event. Lexington Market, the oldest public market in the country, has reopened with a soft, rolling welcome to its merchants to highlight the role the market plays in the community. Grab a drink at the new Church Bar or locally brewed Baltimore’s Checkerspot Brewing Company who even use the regional fruit, the pawpaw, in some of their brews. Ulysses from the ASH Group in New York City has created a timeless, yet forward-thinking concept that offers “Soft beds and hard drinks.”
In Baltimore, the summer season is all about fun, passion and tradition. Music can be heard throughout the city at a variety of events and festivals, including Jazzy Summer Nights at West Covington Park on the Port Covington waterfront and the Summer Sounds Series at Belvedere Square, which takes place every Friday night from late May to early September. True to the city’s Warm Welcome pledge, the 48th annual Pride parade and celebrations resume June 19–25, as the city celebrates love in all forms. Enjoy stunning water views while tasting Baltimore’s vibrant culinary scene at such spots as Loch Bar in Fell’s Point or Nick’s Fish House in Port Covington. Retreat to some of the most-alluring outdoor pools by the Inner Harbor, which boast waterfront views, cocktails and bites with private cabanas at the Sagamore Pendry Hotel and Four Seasons Baltimore Hotel.